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Hollande defiant after IS release video of Paris attackers

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President says threats will not weaken French resolve after video shows attackers training, beheading and shooting captives in IS territory.

France hopes to see Russia sanctions lifted 'this summer'

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French economy minister Emmanuel Macron made statement to French business executives during a visit to Moscow.

Hollande in India to push fighter deal and sale of nuclear reactors

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France's president said an agreement was under discussion for India's purchase of 36 Rafale jets, along with a deal for six Areva-built reactors.

Migrants and activists to stand trial after weekend incidents in Calais

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Six migrants and two activists from No Borders group will stand trial Monday after they were arrested for storming a ferry in the Channel port.

Port of Calais closed down after migrants storm ferry

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About 50 migrants boarded the boat during incidents at a pro-migrant march by some 2,000 people before police evacuated them in early evening.

British Labour Party leader visits 'disgraceful' Dunkirk migrant camp

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Jeremy Corbyn met migrants and aid workers during a tour of the Grande-Synthe camp where he said 'dreadful' conditions made it a 'disgrace'.

Paris nanny jailed 20 years for murdering her employers

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The Chinese nanny, 34, murdered the parents of a baby who died in her care then chopped up the bodies, hiding their parts around a public park.

French economy minister dismisses Chinese growth figures

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Emmanuel Macron said he did not believe 'for a second' China's claim that its economy grew by as much as 6.9 percent in 2015.

France pledges 1 billion euros in aid to strife-torn Tunisia

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French President François Hollande pledged five-year aid package when meeting with Tunisian Prime Minister Habib Essid in Paris.

Christine Lagarde seeks new term as International Monetary Fund chief

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Lagarde, 60, the IMF's managing director since 2011, unveiled her bid despite being sent for trial in France for 'negligence' in Bernard Tapie case.